RESURFACE Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

resurface

verb

Definition of resurface

as in to reappear

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Recent Examples of resurface Back on royal turf, the Sussexes could also find themselves on a collision course with Prince William and Kate Middleton as old tensions threaten to resurface. — Lauryn Overhultz , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Less than a month before, 21-year-old Terrell Shelton went underwater and didn't resurface while swimming with friends. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 The council also approved an additional $325,673 to resurface Southwest Park before the new equipment is installed. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026 Slowly, memories start to resurface in bits and pieces, hinting at answers to the mystery of the house fire that took her mother’s life a decade ago. — The Know, Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resurface

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Kennedy said sneaker waves may reappear along with strong rip currents.

— Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
The latter is the third of Linkin Park’s five charting titles to reappear on any roster this week.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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However, for the rest of the game, Brianna Turner and Cheyenne Parker-Tyus are closer to centers; Turner has offensive limitations while Hammon doesn’t appear to trust Parker-Tyus’ defense.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
While this figure appears to add a bright spot to an otherwise weak employment report, the underlying cause is far from encouraging.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

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